Market Relief After US-Iran Ceasefire Before Trump Deadline | The Opening Trade 4/8/2026
Stocks surged and oil dropped below $100 after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire in exchange for Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The deal buys time for the two sides to potentially reach a longer agreement to end the six-week conflict, which has killed thousands of people and sparked a global energy crisis. The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won't find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Anna Edwards and Guy Johnson. Chapters: 00:00:18 - The Opening Trade 00:01:44 - Oil, Brent Crude Prices Slump 00:04:24 - Strait of Hormuz Reopening Chances 00:07:12 - US-Iran Temporary Ceasefire 00:08:51 - Apple Eyes Foldable iPhone Launch 00:09:17 - Blue Owl Fund Outlook Cut 00:09:53 - Macro Traders Slump Most in March 00:12:57 - Trump Suspends New Iran Attacks for Two Weeks 00:27:04 - Gold, Copper Climb on Ceasefire in Iran 00:38:12 - Monetary Policy is Well Positioned: NY Fed President 00:47:58 - Stocks to Watch: Airline Stocks, Oil Majors, Miners 00:53:39 - Airline Stocks Rally 01:06:48 - Lufthansa Stock 01:18:30 - Iran Says JD Vance to Lead US Side: ISNA 01:32:22 - Iran War: Shipowners Eye Hormuz Ceasefire 01:35:51 - European Stocks Surge -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video? Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos from Bloomberg Markets & Finance: https://tinyurl.com/ysu5b8a9 Visit http://www.bloomberg.com for business news & analysis, up-to-the-minute market data, features, profiles and more. Connect with Bloomberg Television on: X: / bloombergtv Facebook: / bloombergtelevision Instagram: / bloombergtv Connect with Bloomberg Business on: X: / business Facebook: / bloombergbusiness Instagram: / bloombergbusiness TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bloombergbusi... Reddit: / bloomberg LinkedIn: / bloomberg-news More from Bloomberg: Bloomberg Radio: / bloombergradio Bloomberg Surveillance: / bsurveillance Bloomberg Politics: / bpolitics Bloomberg Originals: / bbgoriginals Watch more on YouTube: Bloomberg Technology: / @bloombergtechnology Bloomberg Originals: / @business Bloomberg Quicktake: / @bloombergquicktake Bloomberg Espanol: / @bloomberg_espanol Bloomberg Podcasts: / @bloombergpodcasts
